A few weeks ago, I shared my project EveryTool — a growing collection of browser-based utilities designed to replace dozens of small online tools.
Since then, I’ve been actively building and improving the platform, and I wanted to share a few lessons from the journey.
Why I Built EveryTool
Like many developers, my workflow involved constantly switching between websites for simple tasks:
• Compressing images
• Formatting JSON
• Merging PDFs
• Encoding Base64
The problem?
Most of these tools had at least one of these issues:
- Required file uploads
- Forced account creation
- Slow processing
- Too many ads
So I asked myself:
Why can’t these tools just run directly in the browser?
That question became EveryTool.
The Core Idea
EveryTool focuses on three principles:
1. Privacy First
All file processing happens locally in your browser.
Your files never leave your device.
2. Speed
No uploads.
No waiting for server processing.
Just open the tool and use it instantly.
3. Simplicity
No login
No subscriptions
No unnecessary UI clutter
Just tools that work.
Tools Currently Available
The platform currently includes utilities like:
Image Tools
- Image Compressor
- Image Resizer
- Blur Image
- Watermark Image
PDF Tools
- Merge PDF
- Split PDF
- Extract Pages
- Add Page Numbers
Developer Tools
- JSON Formatter
- Base64 Encoder / Decoder
- Text Utilities
Utility Tools
- Everyday calculators
- Small productivity helpers
What I Learned Building This
1. Browser APIs Are Powerful
Modern browsers allow a lot more than people think:
- File API
- Canvas API
- Web Workers
You can build surprisingly powerful tools without sending data to servers.
2. Simplicity Wins
Many users prefer tools that just work instantly without friction.
3. Small Tools Add Up
Individually, these utilities are small.
But together they form a powerful toolbox.
My goal is to grow EveryTool into a collection of 150+ tools.
I’d Love Your Feedback
If you're a developer, designer, or someone who frequently uses online utilities:
👉 What tools do you use the most?
👉 What browser tools are missing today?
Your ideas will directly influence what I build next.
If you'd like to try it out:
Thanks for reading 🙌
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